Crema's Take
“Tenpa's makes one of the best flat whites in the city with impeccably steamed milk, backed up by a genuinely impressive vegan pastry program that treats plant-based baking as seriously as the coffee itself. The newly expanded space strikes that rare balance between intimate neighborhood spot and comfortable enough to linger for hours, with a friendly team that moves quickly even when packed. Fair warning: they pull their espresso from robusta beans rather than the single-origin arabicas you might expect, so if you're a purist about your shot quality, this might be a miss.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Such a great neighborhood coffee spot. The coffee is consistently excellent, and they have some of the best vegan pastries I’ve found anywhere. It’s rare to see a place put real effort into vegan options and everything I’ve tried has been fantastic. What really makes the place…
Great space and super quick and friendly service. My flat white was well prepared and the milk was steamed perfectly. However, they serve robusta bean coffee for their espresso drinks. In this case from La Colombe. It's just so disappointing! Every coffee shop that does…
Very friendly place and the upgraded space is great, with more tables and room to sit and enjoy your drink. Their matcha latte is one of the best, and the turmeric golden latte is also really good. Espresso is consistently well made, and they clearly care about quality. A solid…
Tenz Espresso Bar is a cozy neighborhood gem on First Avenue that takes its coffee seriously. Their latte is smooth, rich, and beautifully balanced — the kind that reminds you why small espresso bars still matter in New York. It’s made with care, perfectly steamed milk, and a…
I had an incredibly delicious flat white here. The owner was so kind, and the café had such a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. It felt like the perfect little hideaway to relax and enjoy a great cup of coffee. This place feels like it has a lot of loyal regulars who come by every…
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